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Acquisition

Since the healing power is an inherent component of Hashirama's cells, someone who obtains the cells also obtains their healing factor.[1] This can be done by simply implementing the cells into one's own body, or by taking over the body of a White Zetsu. Because of their origin, their DNA is very similar to Hashirama's, as revealed by Shizune and Sakura Haruno's autopsy results.

Usage

This ability has the advantage of healing most damage that the user sustains without the need for hand seals. In this regard, Madara Uchiha compares it to Tsunade's Ninja Art Creation Rebirth — Strength of a Hundred Technique.[4] This ability does not rival it in power, however, as it was unable to regenerate missing limbs or organs.[5][2] The enhanced regeneration granted by the cells is so rapid that even dozens of puncture wounds, on top of various injuries inflicted by the combined physical assault of all nine tailed beasts were completely healed in mere moments. This ability does not appear to extend to severed limbs as Madara instead replaced his severed arm with that of a White Zetsu clone's.[5][2]

Trivia

Despite the regeneration ability being similar to a kekkei genkai, it was never said to be one.

With the genetic tissue transplanted into Madara and the artificial limbs for Obito each comprised of Hashirama's DNA, they both not only gained Hashirama's healing abilities, but also they no longer required any food or water to survive.[8] However, it is unknown if these two traits are related or if Hashirama himself was also endowed with the latter. Also, it is unknown if Naruto gained this self-sustenance capacity or the Wood Release as the two Uchiha did after he gained the same type of artificial limb.

Though Jūgo was in possession of Hashirama's cells at one point, he automatically converted them into his own before having a chance to use this ability.[9]

Those who possess a fragment of the Stone of Gelel inside their bodies will gain regenerative powers comparable to this ability.[10]